One size never fits all
Sometimes we are so mired in technicalities that we lose touch with the basics. Before we scrutinize the situation, let us remind ourselves of some fundamentals that constituted our current policy.
Yes, there was an unfortunate incident where an armed man stormed into the office premises with demands that lead to general discomfort of all employees. The HR department then formulated the "Zero Tolerance" policy for Applied Devices. A comfort for the HR department would be that it enjoyed strong executive support, but what exactly were they trying to prevent?
The list of not tolerated "doings" added on from then on to a comprehensive one which defined a standard of behavior at Applied Devices. The proportion of the wrong doing to the damage it would lead to was not of concern and the punishment remained the same; immediate termination. One size fits all!
The history of "Zero Tolerance" can be traced back to controlling drug abuse aboard sea crafts,......
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